4.3.8FAN Xpert

Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

Launching FAN Xpert

After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by clicking Tool > Fan Xpert on the AI Suite II main menu bar.

Using FAN Xpert

Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to select a preset mode for your selected fan.

Click to select a fan type

Click to select a fan profile

Click to apply the settings

Click to discard the settings

Fan setting

•Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function.

•Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern.

•Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.

•Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect.

•User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations.

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